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Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 (Stanford University)

Last verified 18 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Stanford's flagship graduate award funds up to three years of any eligible master's, PhD or professional degree — tuition, a living and academic stipend and annual travel — with one application deadline on 6 October 2026.

Provider
Stanford University
Host country
United States
Deadline
6 October 2026 13:00 GMT-7 (Pacific Time)
Region
Americas
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
All nationalities, including applicants from every African country. Your first bachelor's degree must generally have been earned in January 2020 or later (the official rules list exceptions), and you must separately apply to and qualify for an eligible Stanford graduate programme.
Funding
Fully Funded (tuition, living and academic stipend, annual travel, up to 3 years)
Study level
Masters
Deadline
6 October 2026 13:00 GMT-7 (Pacific Time)

Key eligibility criteria

  • All nationalities, including applicants from every African country. Your first bachelor's degree must generally have been earned in January 2020 or later (the official rules list exceptions), and you must separately apply to and qualify for an eligible Stanford graduate programme.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded (tuition, living and academic stipend, annual travel, up to 3 years)

About the Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 (Stanford University) (2026)

## Overview Knight-Hennessy Scholars is Stanford University's fully endowed leadership programme for graduate students. Scholars pursue a graduate degree in any of Stanford's seven schools while joining a multidisciplinary cohort built around independent thinking, purposeful leadership and a civic mindset. The award is one of the largest fully funded graduate scholarships in the world and is open to applicants of every nationality. ## Level and destination Eligible Stanford graduate degrees — including master's, PhD and professional programmes — at Stanford University, United States, starting in 2027. ## Eligibility for African applicants Applicants from all African countries are eligible. You must: * hold a first bachelor's degree earned in **January 2020 or later** (the official eligibility page lists exceptions to this rule); * apply separately to, and be admitted to, an eligible Stanford graduate degree programme; * submit both applications for the same enrolment year. ## Funding coverage and exclusions Knight-Hennessy covers tuition and associated fees, a living and academic stipend, and an annual travel allowance for one return trip to Stanford, for up to three years. Newly enrolling scholars also receive a one-time relocation stipend. Funding is subject to programme rules: for degrees longer than three years — and for MD students — the remaining years are funded by the school under its own commitment. Stipends are taxable. ## Deadlines * **Knight-Hennessy application: 6 October 2026, 13:00 Pacific Time.** The same deadline applies to every applicant. * **Stanford degree programme application:** the earlier of your programme's KHS deadline or **1 December 2026**. Applying to your degree programme after 1 December 2026 keeps you eligible for the degree but not for Knight-Hennessy. * **MBA applicants:** you must apply by the Stanford GSB **Round 1** deadline. ## How to apply 1. Choose the Stanford graduate programme you want to join and check its KHS deadline. 2. Submit the Knight-Hennessy application — essays, references and transcripts — by 6 October 2026, 13:00 PT. 3. Submit the separate Stanford degree application by the earlier of your programme's KHS deadline or 1 December 2026. 4. Shortlisted candidates are invited to interview before final selection. ## Official link Check deadlines and apply at [knight-hennessy.stanford.edu](https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/preparing-your-applications/application-deadlines). **Verified:** 18 September 2026 against Stanford's official deadlines, eligibility and funding pages.

Funding information

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  • Fully Funded (tuition, living and academic stipend, annual travel, up to 3 years)

Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 (Stanford University) eligibility

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  • All nationalities, including applicants from every African country. Your first bachelor's degree must generally have been earned in January 2020 or later (the official rules list exceptions), and you must separately apply to and qualify for an eligible Stanford graduate programme.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 (Stanford University) document information

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    How to apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 (Stanford University) 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/preparing-your-applications/application-deadlines to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: All nationalities, including applicants from every African country. Your first bachelor's degree must generally have been earned in January 2020 or later (the official rules list exceptions), and you must separately apply to and qualify for an eligible Stanford graduate programme.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 6 October 2026 13:00 GMT-7 (Pacific Time). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 (Stanford University) deadline & application timeline

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      6 October 2026 13:00 GMT-7 (Pacific Time)

      Provider deadline information: 6 October 2026 13:00 GMT-7 (Pacific Time). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Verified 18 September 2026 against knight-hennessy.stanford.edu deadlines, eligibility and funding pages: KHS deadline 6 October 2026 13:00 PT; degree application by the earlier of the programme KHS deadline or 1 December 2026; undergraduate degree earned January 2020 or later (exceptions in the official rules).
    Last checked 9/18/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 (Stanford University)?+

    All nationalities, including applicants from every African country. Your first bachelor's degree must generally have been earned in January 2020 or later (the official rules list exceptions), and you must separately apply to and qualify for an eligible Stanford graduate programme.

    What funding does the Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 (Stanford University) offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded (tuition, living and academic stipend, annual travel, up to 3 years). Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 6 October 2026 13:00 GMT-7 (Pacific Time). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/preparing-your-applications/application-deadlines to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: All nationalities, including applicants from every African country. Your first bachelor's degree must generally have been earned in January 2020 or later (the official rules list exceptions), and you must separately apply to and qualify for an eligible Stanford graduate programme.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 6 October 2026 13:00 GMT-7 (Pacific Time). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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